Weekly drama session that helps to build your confidence, invite you to make new friends whilst bringing stories to life through theatre. Come and join in the fun with the Playhouse team. This group is for young people who are or would be in Years 4, 5, & 6.

Bursary places are available to everyone and there is no application necessary.

AUTUMN TERM ’23
Dates and Times

Saturdays 7 Oct – 16 Dec, 11am – 12.30pm.
No session during half term (Sat 4 Nov).

Session will take place at Playhouse 2, in our dedicated Young People’s space. Meet at First Floor, Playhouse 2 (6 St Peter’s Building, LS9 8AH) from 10:45am to register before the session.

SPRING TERM ’24
Dates and Times

Saturdays 20 Jan – 30 Mar, 11am – 12.30pm.
No session during half term (Sat 17 Feb)

Session will take place at Playhouse 2, in our dedicated Young People’s space. Meet at First Floor, Playhouse 2 (6 St Peter’s Building, LS9 8AH) from 10:45am to register before the session.

Come and join an exciting theatre making journey in a fun, collaborative, and supportive environment. Develop your acting skills and share creative ideas as a member of an ensemble. This group is for young people who are or would be in Years 7, 8 & 9.

Bursary places are available to everyone and there is no application necessary.

AUTUMN TERM ’23
Dates and Times

There is a Wednesday session and a Thursday session available.

Wednesdays: 5.30pm –7.30pm, 4 Oct – 13 Dec (No session on Wed 1 Nov)

Thursdays: 5.30pm – 7.30pm, 5 Oct – 14 Dec (No session on Thu 2 Nov)

Sessions will take place in the Weston Room. Meet our Youth Theatre staff at Box Office to register from 5.15pm, enter the building from the Playhouse Square entrance.

SPRING TERM ’24
Dates and Times

There is a Wednesday session and a Thursday session available.

Wednesdays: 5.30pm –7.30pm, 17 Jan – 27 Mar (No session on Wed 14 Feb)

Sessions will take place in the Weston Room. Meet our Youth Theatre staff at Box Office to register from 5.15pm, enter the building from the Playhouse Square entrance.

Thursdays: 5.30pm – 7.30pm, 18 Jan – 28 Mar (No session on Thu 15 Feb)

Sessions will take place in the Weston Room. Meet our Youth Theatre staff at Box Office to register from 5.15pm, enter the building from the Playhouse Square entrance.

Develop your acting skills and share creative ideas as a member of an ensemble. Work alongside others with a passion for theatre and find out what it takes to devise work for the stage. This group is for young people who are or would be in Years 9, 10 & 11.

Bursary places are available to everyone and there is no application necessary.

AUTUMN TERM ’23
Dates and Times

Thursdays 5 Oct – 14 Dec, 6pm – 8pm.
No session during half term (Thu 2 Nov).

Sessions will take place in Leeds Playhouse rehearsal and theatre spaces. Meet our Youth Theatre staff at our Box Office to register from 5:15pm, enter the building from the Playhouse Square entrance.

SPRING TERM ’24
Dates and Times

There is a Tuesday session and a Thursday session available.

Tuesdays: 16 Jan – 26 Mar, 6pm – 8pm
Thursdays: 18 Jan – 28 Mar, 6pm – 8pm.
No session during half term (Thu 15 Feb).

Sessions will take place in Leeds Playhouse rehearsal spaces. Meet at Box office to register from 5.45pm, enter the building from the Playhouse Square entrance.

Take your acting and performance skills to the next level. Work as an ensemble alongside others with a passion for theatre and find out what it takes to devise high quality work. This group is for young people who are or would be in Year 11. It is also open to 16-year-olds who would be confident with older young people.

Bursary places are available to everyone and there is no application necessary.

AUTUMN TERM ’23
Dates and Times

Wednesdays 4 Oct – 13 Dec, 6pm – 8pm.
No session half term (Wed 1 Nov).

Sessions will take place in the Weston Room. Meet our Youth Theatre staff at Box office to register from 5.15pm, enter the building from the Playhouse Square entrance.

SPRING TERM ’24
Dates and Times

Wednesdays 17 Jan – 27 Mar, 6pm – 8pm.
No session half term (Wed 14 Feb).

Sessions will take place in Leeds Playhouse rehearsal and theatre spaces. Meet at Box office to register from 5.45pm, enter the building from the Playhouse Square entrance.

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